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Main Programs

ISOJ

The International Symposium on Online Journalism is an annual conference that attracts editors, producers, media executives and scholars from around the world who convene at the University of Texas at Austin to discuss the evolution of online journalism. ISOJ started in 1999 and has grown throughout the years to become a unique international conference that serves as a barometer for the state of online journalism globally. In 2020 and 2021 ISOJ was held online only because of the pandemic, but in 2022 it returned to the UT campus in a hybrid format that also allows active participation of remote attendees.

LatAm Journalism Review

A trilingual digital magazine published by the Knight Center, LatAm Journalism Review covers issues related to journalism and press freedom in Latin America and the Caribbean. For 17 years, the Knight Center has published the blog Journalism in the Americas that in June 2020 grew into this digital magazine. LJR is produced by a team of journalists in Austin, including Moody College of Communication journalism students, and contributors based in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Journalism Courses

The Knight Center's distance learning program Journalism Courses offers a variety of free or low-cost online training for journalists. The Knight Center is the world leader in massive open online courses (MOOCs) and a pioneer in the field. In 2003, the center started offering online courses for journalists and since 2012 it has served almost 300,000 students from 200 countries and territories. Our world-class online courses have helped journalists adapt to the demands of the rapidly changing media ecosystem.

Blog

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Free online course helps editors strengthen their skills with data-driven reporting

A new free course from the Knight Center guides participants through the full lifecycle of a data-driven story, from developing story ideas and sourcing data to shaping the final story for publication.

The Worlds of Journalism ebook covers

Knight Center publishes trilingual ebook based on surveys of 4,000 journalists across 11 Latin American countries

Behind headlines in Latin America are journalists navigating risk, precarity and a commitment to the public. A new ebook uncovers the realities shaping their work and their safety.

2025 year-end report

2025 in review: Knight Center prepares journalists for AI, emphasizes threats to press freedom amid global democratic backsliding

The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas closed out 2025 on a high note, cementing its role at the forefront of global efforts to strengthen independent and quality journalism.

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Central American journalists discuss reporting and resistance amid democratic backsliding

During a recent webinar, journalists and scholars from northern Central America describe the threats and violence they face at home. For some, it’s led to exile, but not to giving up.

Knight Center publishes new ebook on impact of democratic backsliding on Central American media

The ebook "Journalism in Central America: Facing Democratic Backsliding" reveals how independent media and journalists face a dual economic and political crisis, marked by dependence on international funding and State repression.

New and Updated Digital Investigative Tools

Stay ahead of 2026 digital reporting trends with new investigative tools workshop

In this one-hour workshop, journalist Craig Silverman will show how to track social media, investigate websites, archive pages, verify videos and assess AI-generated content—all with practical, accessible tools.

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